Equinus, or limited ankle flexibility, forces your body to compensate with every step, driving chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis and lower back pain. Discover how identifying this hidden tightness and getting expert care from Dr. Christina Garvin and the team at Elk Grove Foot and Ankle Clinic can restore your natural stride and keep you moving comfortably.

If you have been struggling with a persistent, nagging pain in your heel or toe that just won’t seem to go away, you are not alone. In my practice here at Elk Grove Foot and Ankle Clinic, I see many patients who come in frustrated by foot pain that is making every step a challenge. Often, that pain is caused by something called bursitis. It can sound like a daunting term, but simply put, bursitis is an inflammation of a bursa. Think of these as small, fluid-filled sacs that a

​When you walk into a store, you are bound to see shelves lined with over-the-counter shoe inserts and arch supports. While these OTC options might offer a bit of temporary cushion, they are built for an average foot that doesn’t actually exist. In my practice here at Elk Grove Foot and Ankle Clinic, I often talk to patients who wonder why those store-bought inserts didn't solve their persistent foot or heel pain. The answer usually comes down to precision. ​True custom ortho